Healthy Spiced Fall Fruit Salad: Fuji apple, Red Grapes, Mandarin orange & Pomegranate
Total Time:15 minutes
Ingredients
2 large Fuji apples, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup red grapes, sliced in half lengthwise
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated into segments
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla
Instructions
Start by washing all of your produce thoroughly. Core the Fuji apples and chop them into small, uniform cubes, leaving the skin on for extra color and fiber. Slice the red grapes in half to make them easier to eat and to allow them to soak up the dressing. Peel the mandarin oranges and remove as much of the white pith as possible before separating the segments. Place all the fruit, including the pomegranate arils, into a large glass mixing bowl.
In a small separate bowl, combine the honey, fresh lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and alcohol-free vanilla. Whisk these ingredients together until the spices are well incorporated and the honey has thinned out into a smooth glaze. The lemon juice is particularly important here, as it adds a bright acidity and helps keep the apples from turning brown as the salad sits.
Pour the spiced dressing over the fruit in the large bowl. Use a large spoon or a rubber spatula to gently toss the fruit until every piece is evenly coated in the cinnamon and clove mixture. For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the juices from the fruit to mingle with the spices, creating a more cohesive and flavorful dish for your Thanksgiving guests.
